Sydney
Sydney
12.12.84
SCG
SATURDAY, 18 APRIL 2009
Full Time
Carlton
9.13.67
Carlton
 
Sydney
2 R Shaw
3 J McVeigh 3.0
5 R O'Keefe
6 C Bolton
7 B Meredith 0.1
9 N Malceski 0.3
11 E Barlow 1.2
14 C Bird 1.0
15 K Jack
18 D Jolly 1.0
18 J White 1.0
20 L Ablett 1.2
24 J Bolton 1.1
25 T Richards 0.1
27 K Thornton 1.0
29 M Mattner 1.0
30 L Roberts-Thomson
31 B Kirk
33 J Moore 1.0
37 A Goodes 0.1
39 H Grundy 0.1
42 P Bevan
Preview: Sydney v Carlton
By Angus Morgan, Sportal

VENUE & TIME: Sydney Cricket Ground, Saturday 18 April, 2.10pm (AEST)
HEAD TO HEAD: Played: 211, Sydney 81, Carlton 124, Drawn 6
LAST TIME: Sydney 18.13 (121) def Carlton 18.11 (119), Round 16 2008 at Etihad Stadium

WALKING WOUNDED: Amon Buchanan, who faces a fitness test on his strained calf, is the only senior player on the Swans' official injury list with a chance of playing this week. Michael O'Loughlin (ankle) is still a fortnight away while Leo Barry (knee) will miss another month. Patrick Veszpremi will be sidelined for at least five weeks following surgery to repair a finger tendon. For the Blues, Michael Jamison (shoulder) is a chance to return against the Bulldogs in Round 5 but Jake Edwards (groin) and Adam Bentick (knee) are longer-term prospects. Andrew Walker's season may well be over following shoulder surgery while Robert Warnock is unlikely to surface before mid-season because of stress fractures in his feet.

FORM: Eleventh-placed Sydney has a win over Hawthorn to its credit against losses to the undefeated Saints in Round 1 and the Brisbane Lions at the Gabba last week. Coming off last Saturday night's four-point loss to Essendon at the MCG, the Blues are fourth on the ladder with two wins (over Richmond and Brisbane) from three starts.

WHO'S HOT: Jude Bolton returned to something approaching his best in conditions that suited at the Gabba last Saturday. The 29-year-old Sydney onballer had 29 disposals and laid four crunching tackles. Darren Jolly, who's set to play his 100th game for the Swans this week, dominated the stoppages against the Lions with a season-high 46 hitouts. Jolly leads the AFL in hitouts at 116, 30 clear of second placed Aaron Sandilands, at an average of 38.67. The Blues' much-vaunted midfield failed to turn it on against Essendon last week with one significant exception, Chris Judd. The Carlton captain was best-afield with 33 gilt-edged possessions.

WE THINK: Sydney has an outstanding recent record against Carlton, having won the past 11 head-to-head clashes dating back to Round 14, 2001. The Swans, who will be wearing a white guernsey with red sash to commemorate the club's 1909 VFL Grand Final win over Carlton, haven't lowered their colours to the Blues at the SCG since 1993. They signalled against Hawthorn two weeks ago that their game plan remains sound and that they may not be the spent force in 2009 that many were predicting. Darren Jolly set up that win with his total domination at the stoppages and it's he who stands between Carlton and a streak-busting victory. If the Blues can win their share of disputed ball and break even at the clearances, they have the scoring power to prevail. A dry, fast track would help and the forecast of fine weather leading up to match day is encouraging. This is the type of match the Blues must win on the rebound if they want to play finals. Carlton by 11 points.
Q4 29:10 - The final siren sounds, as the Swans run out 17 point victors.
Q4 28:00 - The Blues are finally playing some desperate football, but time is the enemy.
Q4 27:15 - Simpson takes the ball, kicks around his body and goals.
Q4 25:30 - Cloke is pushed in the back and is given a free kick, right on the 50. He puts too much on it and kicks a behind.
Q4 24:30 - Jacobs kicks off one step and finds Betts on the end of it. He lines up from 35m and goals.
Q4 22:45 - Ablett marks the ball 30m from goal. He kick truly to give his side a 30 point lead.
Q4 21:15 - Jude Bolton picks up the spill from the pack, puts the ball onto the boot and goals. Game over he says!
Q4 20:00 - Armfield drives the ball into attack, but chose the wrong option, as Richards marks in front of Fevola.
Q4 19:00 - Meredith marks the ball, 40m from goal. He goes back and is offline.
Q4 17:45 - Fevola crashes into the back of Richards, after taking the mark. He should consider himself lucky that it was not a 50m penalty.
Q4 16:15 - Jack takes a clearing kick, but it only gets to the 50m line, as it is held up. The umpire steps in for a ball up.
Q4 15:30 - The Blues need another quick one, to make this match interesting.
Q4 14:45 - Wiggins is spoilt in a marking contest, Betts picks up the crumbs and goals. The Blues are within 16 points.
Q4 13:30 - The Blues look tired and are slowly running out of time.
Q4 12:00 - There still has not been a goal yet, this quarter.
Q4 10:15 - Cloke is one on one with Roberts-Thomson, with latter winning out and the Swans are away.
Q4 09:45 - Barlow bursts through the pack. He slams it onto the boot, but only gets a behind for his work.
Q4 08:15 - Moore passes to Malceski who marks 35m out. He lines up and the kick is horrible.
Q4 07:30 - Moore takes a strong mark in attack, as the Swans look to put the game to bed.
Q4 05:15 - The Swans are starting to shut the game down.
Q4 03:30 - The Blues need the first goal of the quarter, if they are to mount a challenge to the Swans.
Q4 02:00 - Barlow tackles Grigg high, as the umpire gives him the free kick.
Q4 00:45 - Two magnificent smothers by Richards saves the day for the Swans.
Q4 00:00 - Jolly wins the tap out but the Blues get the ball out of the middle.
Q3 30:13 - The siren sounds for three quarter time as the Swans hang onto a 19 point advantage.
Q3 28:45 - Cloke kicks an easy goal. The Blues are within 19 points and have a sniff.
Q3 28:15 - Judd is held onto 60m from goals. He takes the free kick as Cloke marks the ball on the goal line.
Q3 27:15 - Joseph takes on White. He is caught, but able to get it out to Judd.
Q3 25:45 - Grundy with possession of the ball, stops just before the forward line, turns around and kicks to a Thornton lead. His kick is ordinary as it goes through for a point.
Q3 24:30 - Betts grabs the ball snaps it through goal. The goal keeps Carlton just in touch.
Q3 23:00 - Bird takes the ball, unloads from 40m and goals. He celebrates by running around and raising one finger in the air.
Q3 21:30 - The majority of this quarter has been played in the Sydney forward line.
Q3 20:00 - Sydney have been fantastic this quarter, leaving Carlton with a lot of work to do.
Q3 19:15 - McVeigh crumbs the ball on the forward line, slams it onto the boot and kicks his 3rd. The Swans by 25 points.
Q3 17:30 - Barlow runs with the ball takes 3 bounces and passes to a marking White. He kicks from 25m on a difficult angle, as he sneaks it in for a behind.
Q3 15:45 - Johnson drives the Blues deep into the forward line, as Murphy is dispossessed and the Swans clear.
Q3 14:30 - White marks the ball 30m from goal. He goes back and kicks a goal.
Q3 13:00 - The Swans are in front by 12 points. They are still in reach of the Blues.
Q3 11:45 - Betts gives the ball to Murphy, on the run. He slams it through for goal from 30m!
Q3 11:00 - O'Keefe is starting to get into the game.
Q3 09:15 - Jolly gives away a free kick in the centre to Fevola for holding onto him. Can the Blues reload?
Q3 07:45 - Silly skill errors by the Blues. They need to look at attacking the ball, rather than being on the backfoot.
Q3 06:30 - Carlton finally get the ball out of the Sydney forward line. They desperately need to score.
Q3 05:00 - Barlow steals a mark 45m from goal. He kicks it off the side of the boot for a behind.
Q3 04:15 - Malceski spots Ablett on the lead, who marks 40m from goal. He lines it up and kicks it to the left of the posts.
Q3 03:00 - The Blues need a couple of quick goals, to get the confidence up.
Q3 02:15 - O'Keefe rushes the shot at goal to put it through for a behind.
Q3 01:00 - Bolton picks up the ball, has a shot at goals, but puts it through for a behind.
Q3 00:00 - The sun is out, the ball is bounced, the second half is under way.
Q2 28:36 - The siren sounds for half-time as the Swans take in a 14 point lead into the main break.
Q2 27:00 - Carlton have not kicked a goal this quarter.
Q2 26:00 - Jolly taps the ball towards the McVeigh direction, who slams through his second goal in two minutes.
Q2 24:45 - Shaw has had 10 touches this quarter.
Q2 23:30 - Shaw gives the ball to McVeigh, who offloads from 30m and goals. Sydney by 10 points.
Q2 22:00 - The game is being played between both 50m arcs.
Q2 20:45 - Fevola kicks towards goal, but is offline once again.
Q2 20:15 - Murphy kicks to a Fevola lead and he marks it on the boundary, 40m from goal.
Q2 18:30 - Robinson hangs onto Ablett, in the centre, giving away a free kick.
Q2 17:00 - Fevola bumps Richards off the ball, takes it, puts it onto the boot, but kicks it on the full.
Q2 15:30 - The Blues have had the bulk of the play, but have not been able to cash in.
Q2 14:15 - B Thornton puts a halt to the Swans momentum, taking a mark in defence.
Q2 13:00 - Ablett leads and marks 40m from goal. He lines up and kicks a point.
Q2 11:45 - Sydney's pressure on the midfield is forcing errors from the Blues.
Q2 10:30 - K Thornton marks the ball 45m from goal. He plants it onto the boot and kicks his first goal of his career. Sydney have hit the lead.
Q2 09:00 - Fevola runs in from 40m, he kicks, but it drifts to the left of the posts. Behind.
Q2 08:30 - Stevens threads the eye of a needle, as Fevola takes an overhead mark.
Q2 07:45 - Wiggins has been reported for head high contact on Roberts-Thomson.
Q2 06:30 - Moore grabs the ball, kicks around his body and goals. Sydney are within a point.
Q2 05:00 - Wiggins clashes with Roberts-Thomson. The umpire lets it go.
Q2 03:30 - Kreuzer marks the ball, he plays on, but it is a terrible kick at goal, as it sneaks in for a behind.
Q2 03:00 - The Blues force a turnover in Sydney's forward line. The Blues are away.
Q2 01:15 - Waite is held onto 35m from goal. He is given a free kick. The kick does not turn enough as it goes through for a behind.
Q2 00:00 - The ball is bounced as we start play for the second quarter.
Q1 30:35 - Quarter time at the SCG and the Blues hang onto a 5 point lead.
Q1 30:34 - Barlow marks the ball 20m from goal. He goes back and kicks a goal after the siren.
Q1 29:00 - Sydney have one last opportunity to score.
Q1 27:30 - The Swans jump on Cloke as he plays on, but he is able to get a handball away just in time.
Q1 25:45 - Cloke marks the ball in the middle of the ground as he hoists the kick high.
Q1 24:30 - Brett Thornton makes another skill error. He is having a nightmare of a day.
Q1 23:00 - Judd has had 8 possessions, which has called for Kirk to try to shut him down.
Q1 21:45 - Judd marks the ball 45m from goal. His kick is a beauty as it sails through for goal.
Q1 20:00 - A poor kick by B Thornton, ends up with Mattner who slams it through for a goal.
Q1 18:45 - Betts marks the ball 30m from goal. He lines it up but puts it behind the post.
Q1 17:30 - Fevola marks the ball in the pocket, 40m from goal. He kicks the ball into the post.
Q1 16:00 - The Blues are starting to get on top, holding a 9 point lead.
Q1 14:45 - Houlihan grabs the ball 10m from goal, kicks around the body and goals!
Q1 13:00 - Fevola marks the ball on the boundary line, 45m from goal. He runs in and kicks a goal.
Q1 10:45 - Brett Thornton's miskick in defence ends up in a turnover. Lucky for him, the Blues get it back.
Q1 09:00 - The Blues midfield is struggling under the Sydney style of play.
Q1 07:15 - Fevola runs over the Jolly mark, giving away a 50m penalty. He swears at the umpire giving away another 50m penalty. Jolly kicks an easy goal.
Q1 05:30 - Gibbs marks the ball 47m from goal. He runs in and kicks the ball for a point.
Q1 04:15 - Betts gives off the handpass to Hadley, who kicks from 25m, but kicks it to the right.
Q1 03:00 - Fevola pulls the shot, to sneak it in for a point.
Q1 02:45 - Judd spots Fevola on the lead, as he marks it, 30m from goal.
Q1 01:30 - The Blues recover, as Waite feeds the ball to Fevola, but falls just short.
Q1 00:45 - Sydney get the ball out of the centre.
Q1 00:02 - The ball is bounced and we are under way.
Q1 00:01 - One late change for Sydney with Hall out, being replaced by Ablett. Carlton as per selected team.
Q1 00:00 - Welcome to the SCG for the clash between Sydney and Carlton.

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Preview: Sydney v Carlton
By Angus Morgan, Sportal

VENUE & TIME: Sydney Cricket Ground, Saturday 18 April, 2.10pm (AEST)
HEAD TO HEAD: Played: 211, Sydney 81, Carlton 124, Drawn 6
LAST TIME: Sydney 18.13 (121) def Carlton 18.11 (119), Round 16 2008 at Etihad Stadium

WALKING WOUNDED: Amon Buchanan, who faces a fitness test on his strained calf, is the only senior player on the Swans' official injury list with a chance of playing this week. Michael O'Loughlin (ankle) is still a fortnight away while Leo Barry (knee) will miss another month. Patrick Veszpremi will be sidelined for at least five weeks following surgery to repair a finger tendon. For the Blues, Michael Jamison (shoulder) is a chance to return against the Bulldogs in Round 5 but Jake Edwards (groin) and Adam Bentick (knee) are longer-term prospects. Andrew Walker's season may well be over following shoulder surgery while Robert Warnock is unlikely to surface before mid-season because of stress fractures in his feet.

FORM: Eleventh-placed Sydney has a win over Hawthorn to its credit against losses to the undefeated Saints in Round 1 and the Brisbane Lions at the Gabba last week. Coming off last Saturday night's four-point loss to Essendon at the MCG, the Blues are fourth on the ladder with two wins (over Richmond and Brisbane) from three starts.

WHO'S HOT: Jude Bolton returned to something approaching his best in conditions that suited at the Gabba last Saturday. The 29-year-old Sydney onballer had 29 disposals and laid four crunching tackles. Darren Jolly, who's set to play his 100th game for the Swans this week, dominated the stoppages against the Lions with a season-high 46 hitouts. Jolly leads the AFL in hitouts at 116, 30 clear of second placed Aaron Sandilands, at an average of 38.67. The Blues' much-vaunted midfield failed to turn it on against Essendon last week with one significant exception, Chris Judd. The Carlton captain was best-afield with 33 gilt-edged possessions.

WE THINK: Sydney has an outstanding recent record against Carlton, having won the past 11 head-to-head clashes dating back to Round 14, 2001. The Swans, who will be wearing a white guernsey with red sash to commemorate the club's 1909 VFL Grand Final win over Carlton, haven't lowered their colours to the Blues at the SCG since 1993. They signalled against Hawthorn two weeks ago that their game plan remains sound and that they may not be the spent force in 2009 that many were predicting. Darren Jolly set up that win with his total domination at the stoppages and it's he who stands between Carlton and a streak-busting victory. If the Blues can win their share of disputed ball and break even at the clearances, they have the scoring power to prevail. A dry, fast track would help and the forecast of fine weather leading up to match day is encouraging. This is the type of match the Blues must win on the rebound if they want to play finals. Carlton by 11 points.
 
Q4 29:10 - The final siren sounds, as the Swans run out 17 point victors.
Q4 28:00 - The Blues are finally playing some desperate football, but time is the enemy.
Q4 27:15 - Simpson takes the ball, kicks around his body and goals.
Q4 25:30 - Cloke is pushed in the back and is given a free kick, right on the 50. He puts too much on it and kicks a behind.
Q4 24:30 - Jacobs kicks off one step and finds Betts on the end of it. He lines up from 35m and goals.
Q4 22:45 - Ablett marks the ball 30m from goal. He kick truly to give his side a 30 point lead.
Q4 21:15 - Jude Bolton picks up the spill from the pack, puts the ball onto the boot and goals. Game over he says!
Q4 20:00 - Armfield drives the ball into attack, but chose the wrong option, as Richards marks in front of Fevola.
Q4 19:00 - Meredith marks the ball, 40m from goal. He goes back and is offline.
Q4 17:45 - Fevola crashes into the back of Richards, after taking the mark. He should consider himself lucky that it was not a 50m penalty.
Q4 16:15 - Jack takes a clearing kick, but it only gets to the 50m line, as it is held up. The umpire steps in for a ball up.
Q4 15:30 - The Blues need another quick one, to make this match interesting.
Q4 14:45 - Wiggins is spoilt in a marking contest, Betts picks up the crumbs and goals. The Blues are within 16 points.
Q4 13:30 - The Blues look tired and are slowly running out of time.
Q4 12:00 - There still has not been a goal yet, this quarter.
Q4 10:15 - Cloke is one on one with Roberts-Thomson, with latter winning out and the Swans are away.
Q4 09:45 - Barlow bursts through the pack. He slams it onto the boot, but only gets a behind for his work.
Q4 08:15 - Moore passes to Malceski who marks 35m out. He lines up and the kick is horrible.
Q4 07:30 - Moore takes a strong mark in attack, as the Swans look to put the game to bed.
Q4 05:15 - The Swans are starting to shut the game down.
Q4 03:30 - The Blues need the first goal of the quarter, if they are to mount a challenge to the Swans.
Q4 02:00 - Barlow tackles Grigg high, as the umpire gives him the free kick.
Q4 00:45 - Two magnificent smothers by Richards saves the day for the Swans.
Q4 00:00 - Jolly wins the tap out but the Blues get the ball out of the middle.
Q3 30:13 - The siren sounds for three quarter time as the Swans hang onto a 19 point advantage.
Q3 28:45 - Cloke kicks an easy goal. The Blues are within 19 points and have a sniff.
Q3 28:15 - Judd is held onto 60m from goals. He takes the free kick as Cloke marks the ball on the goal line.
Q3 27:15 - Joseph takes on White. He is caught, but able to get it out to Judd.
Q3 25:45 - Grundy with possession of the ball, stops just before the forward line, turns around and kicks to a Thornton lead. His kick is ordinary as it goes through for a point.
Q3 24:30 - Betts grabs the ball snaps it through goal. The goal keeps Carlton just in touch.
Q3 23:00 - Bird takes the ball, unloads from 40m and goals. He celebrates by running around and raising one finger in the air.
Q3 21:30 - The majority of this quarter has been played in the Sydney forward line.
Q3 20:00 - Sydney have been fantastic this quarter, leaving Carlton with a lot of work to do.
Q3 19:15 - McVeigh crumbs the ball on the forward line, slams it onto the boot and kicks his 3rd. The Swans by 25 points.
Q3 17:30 - Barlow runs with the ball takes 3 bounces and passes to a marking White. He kicks from 25m on a difficult angle, as he sneaks it in for a behind.
Q3 15:45 - Johnson drives the Blues deep into the forward line, as Murphy is dispossessed and the Swans clear.
Q3 14:30 - White marks the ball 30m from goal. He goes back and kicks a goal.
Q3 13:00 - The Swans are in front by 12 points. They are still in reach of the Blues.
Q3 11:45 - Betts gives the ball to Murphy, on the run. He slams it through for goal from 30m!
Q3 11:00 - O'Keefe is starting to get into the game.
Q3 09:15 - Jolly gives away a free kick in the centre to Fevola for holding onto him. Can the Blues reload?
Q3 07:45 - Silly skill errors by the Blues. They need to look at attacking the ball, rather than being on the backfoot.
Q3 06:30 - Carlton finally get the ball out of the Sydney forward line. They desperately need to score.
Q3 05:00 - Barlow steals a mark 45m from goal. He kicks it off the side of the boot for a behind.
Q3 04:15 - Malceski spots Ablett on the lead, who marks 40m from goal. He lines it up and kicks it to the left of the posts.
Q3 03:00 - The Blues need a couple of quick goals, to get the confidence up.
Q3 02:15 - O'Keefe rushes the shot at goal to put it through for a behind.
Q3 01:00 - Bolton picks up the ball, has a shot at goals, but puts it through for a behind.
Q3 00:00 - The sun is out, the ball is bounced, the second half is under way.
Q2 28:36 - The siren sounds for half-time as the Swans take in a 14 point lead into the main break.
Q2 27:00 - Carlton have not kicked a goal this quarter.
Q2 26:00 - Jolly taps the ball towards the McVeigh direction, who slams through his second goal in two minutes.
Q2 24:45 - Shaw has had 10 touches this quarter.
Q2 23:30 - Shaw gives the ball to McVeigh, who offloads from 30m and goals. Sydney by 10 points.
Q2 22:00 - The game is being played between both 50m arcs.
Q2 20:45 - Fevola kicks towards goal, but is offline once again.
Q2 20:15 - Murphy kicks to a Fevola lead and he marks it on the boundary, 40m from goal.
Q2 18:30 - Robinson hangs onto Ablett, in the centre, giving away a free kick.
Q2 17:00 - Fevola bumps Richards off the ball, takes it, puts it onto the boot, but kicks it on the full.
Q2 15:30 - The Blues have had the bulk of the play, but have not been able to cash in.
Q2 14:15 - B Thornton puts a halt to the Swans momentum, taking a mark in defence.
Q2 13:00 - Ablett leads and marks 40m from goal. He lines up and kicks a point.
Q2 11:45 - Sydney's pressure on the midfield is forcing errors from the Blues.
Q2 10:30 - K Thornton marks the ball 45m from goal. He plants it onto the boot and kicks his first goal of his career. Sydney have hit the lead.
Q2 09:00 - Fevola runs in from 40m, he kicks, but it drifts to the left of the posts. Behind.
Q2 08:30 - Stevens threads the eye of a needle, as Fevola takes an overhead mark.
Q2 07:45 - Wiggins has been reported for head high contact on Roberts-Thomson.
Q2 06:30 - Moore grabs the ball, kicks around his body and goals. Sydney are within a point.
Q2 05:00 - Wiggins clashes with Roberts-Thomson. The umpire lets it go.
Q2 03:30 - Kreuzer marks the ball, he plays on, but it is a terrible kick at goal, as it sneaks in for a behind.
Q2 03:00 - The Blues force a turnover in Sydney's forward line. The Blues are away.
Q2 01:15 - Waite is held onto 35m from goal. He is given a free kick. The kick does not turn enough as it goes through for a behind.
Q2 00:00 - The ball is bounced as we start play for the second quarter.
Q1 30:35 - Quarter time at the SCG and the Blues hang onto a 5 point lead.
Q1 30:34 - Barlow marks the ball 20m from goal. He goes back and kicks a goal after the siren.
Q1 29:00 - Sydney have one last opportunity to score.
Q1 27:30 - The Swans jump on Cloke as he plays on, but he is able to get a handball away just in time.
Q1 25:45 - Cloke marks the ball in the middle of the ground as he hoists the kick high.
Q1 24:30 - Brett Thornton makes another skill error. He is having a nightmare of a day.
Q1 23:00 - Judd has had 8 possessions, which has called for Kirk to try to shut him down.
Q1 21:45 - Judd marks the ball 45m from goal. His kick is a beauty as it sails through for goal.
Q1 20:00 - A poor kick by B Thornton, ends up with Mattner who slams it through for a goal.
Q1 18:45 - Betts marks the ball 30m from goal. He lines it up but puts it behind the post.
Q1 17:30 - Fevola marks the ball in the pocket, 40m from goal. He kicks the ball into the post.
Q1 16:00 - The Blues are starting to get on top, holding a 9 point lead.
Q1 14:45 - Houlihan grabs the ball 10m from goal, kicks around the body and goals!
Q1 13:00 - Fevola marks the ball on the boundary line, 45m from goal. He runs in and kicks a goal.
Q1 10:45 - Brett Thornton's miskick in defence ends up in a turnover. Lucky for him, the Blues get it back.
Q1 09:00 - The Blues midfield is struggling under the Sydney style of play.
Q1 07:15 - Fevola runs over the Jolly mark, giving away a 50m penalty. He swears at the umpire giving away another 50m penalty. Jolly kicks an easy goal.
Q1 05:30 - Gibbs marks the ball 47m from goal. He runs in and kicks the ball for a point.
Q1 04:15 - Betts gives off the handpass to Hadley, who kicks from 25m, but kicks it to the right.
Q1 03:00 - Fevola pulls the shot, to sneak it in for a point.
Q1 02:45 - Judd spots Fevola on the lead, as he marks it, 30m from goal.
Q1 01:30 - The Blues recover, as Waite feeds the ball to Fevola, but falls just short.
Q1 00:45 - Sydney get the ball out of the centre.
Q1 00:02 - The ball is bounced and we are under way.
Q1 00:01 - One late change for Sydney with Hall out, being replaced by Ablett. Carlton as per selected team.
Q1 00:00 - Welcome to the SCG for the clash between Sydney and Carlton.

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Q4 29:10 - The final siren sounds, as the Swans run out 17 point victors.
Q4 28:00 - The Blues are finally playing some desperate football, but time is the enemy.
Q4 27:15 - Simpson takes the ball, kicks around his body and goals.
Q4 25:30 - Cloke is pushed in the back and is given a free kick, right on the 50. He puts too much on it and kicks a behind.
Q4 24:30 - Jacobs kicks off one step and finds Betts on the end of it. He lines up from 35m and goals.
Q4 22:45 - Ablett marks the ball 30m from goal. He kick truly to give his side a 30 point lead.
Q4 21:15 - Jude Bolton picks up the spill from the pack, puts the ball onto the boot and goals. Game over he says!
Q4 20:00 - Armfield drives the ball into attack, but chose the wrong option, as Richards marks in front of Fevola.
Q4 19:00 - Meredith marks the ball, 40m from goal. He goes back and is offline.
Q4 17:45 - Fevola crashes into the back of Richards, after taking the mark. He should consider himself lucky that it was not a 50m penalty.
Q4 16:15 - Jack takes a clearing kick, but it only gets to the 50m line, as it is held up. The umpire steps in for a ball up.
Q4 15:30 - The Blues need another quick one, to make this match interesting.
Q4 14:45 - Wiggins is spoilt in a marking contest, Betts picks up the crumbs and goals. The Blues are within 16 points.
Q4 13:30 - The Blues look tired and are slowly running out of time.
Q4 12:00 - There still has not been a goal yet, this quarter.
Q4 10:15 - Cloke is one on one with Roberts-Thomson, with latter winning out and the Swans are away.
Q4 09:45 - Barlow bursts through the pack. He slams it onto the boot, but only gets a behind for his work.
Q4 08:15 - Moore passes to Malceski who marks 35m out. He lines up and the kick is horrible.
Q4 07:30 - Moore takes a strong mark in attack, as the Swans look to put the game to bed.
Q4 05:15 - The Swans are starting to shut the game down.
Q4 03:30 - The Blues need the first goal of the quarter, if they are to mount a challenge to the Swans.
Q4 02:00 - Barlow tackles Grigg high, as the umpire gives him the free kick.
Q4 00:45 - Two magnificent smothers by Richards saves the day for the Swans.
Q4 00:00 - Jolly wins the tap out but the Blues get the ball out of the middle.
Q3 30:13 - The siren sounds for three quarter time as the Swans hang onto a 19 point advantage.
Q3 28:45 - Cloke kicks an easy goal. The Blues are within 19 points and have a sniff.
Q3 28:15 - Judd is held onto 60m from goals. He takes the free kick as Cloke marks the ball on the goal line.
Q3 27:15 - Joseph takes on White. He is caught, but able to get it out to Judd.
Q3 25:45 - Grundy with possession of the ball, stops just before the forward line, turns around and kicks to a Thornton lead. His kick is ordinary as it goes through for a point.
Q3 24:30 - Betts grabs the ball snaps it through goal. The goal keeps Carlton just in touch.
Q3 23:00 - Bird takes the ball, unloads from 40m and goals. He celebrates by running around and raising one finger in the air.
Q3 21:30 - The majority of this quarter has been played in the Sydney forward line.
Q3 20:00 - Sydney have been fantastic this quarter, leaving Carlton with a lot of work to do.
Q3 19:15 - McVeigh crumbs the ball on the forward line, slams it onto the boot and kicks his 3rd. The Swans by 25 points.
Q3 17:30 - Barlow runs with the ball takes 3 bounces and passes to a marking White. He kicks from 25m on a difficult angle, as he sneaks it in for a behind.
Q3 15:45 - Johnson drives the Blues deep into the forward line, as Murphy is dispossessed and the Swans clear.
Q3 14:30 - White marks the ball 30m from goal. He goes back and kicks a goal.
Q3 13:00 - The Swans are in front by 12 points. They are still in reach of the Blues.
Q3 11:45 - Betts gives the ball to Murphy, on the run. He slams it through for goal from 30m!
Q3 11:00 - O'Keefe is starting to get into the game.
Q3 09:15 - Jolly gives away a free kick in the centre to Fevola for holding onto him. Can the Blues reload?
Q3 07:45 - Silly skill errors by the Blues. They need to look at attacking the ball, rather than being on the backfoot.
Q3 06:30 - Carlton finally get the ball out of the Sydney forward line. They desperately need to score.
Q3 05:00 - Barlow steals a mark 45m from goal. He kicks it off the side of the boot for a behind.
Q3 04:15 - Malceski spots Ablett on the lead, who marks 40m from goal. He lines it up and kicks it to the left of the posts.
Q3 03:00 - The Blues need a couple of quick goals, to get the confidence up.
Q3 02:15 - O'Keefe rushes the shot at goal to put it through for a behind.
Q3 01:00 - Bolton picks up the ball, has a shot at goals, but puts it through for a behind.
Q3 00:00 - The sun is out, the ball is bounced, the second half is under way.
Q2 28:36 - The siren sounds for half-time as the Swans take in a 14 point lead into the main break.
Q2 27:00 - Carlton have not kicked a goal this quarter.
Q2 26:00 - Jolly taps the ball towards the McVeigh direction, who slams through his second goal in two minutes.
Q2 24:45 - Shaw has had 10 touches this quarter.
Q2 23:30 - Shaw gives the ball to McVeigh, who offloads from 30m and goals. Sydney by 10 points.
Q2 22:00 - The game is being played between both 50m arcs.
Q2 20:45 - Fevola kicks towards goal, but is offline once again.
Q2 20:15 - Murphy kicks to a Fevola lead and he marks it on the boundary, 40m from goal.
Q2 18:30 - Robinson hangs onto Ablett, in the centre, giving away a free kick.
Q2 17:00 - Fevola bumps Richards off the ball, takes it, puts it onto the boot, but kicks it on the full.
Q2 15:30 - The Blues have had the bulk of the play, but have not been able to cash in.
Q2 14:15 - B Thornton puts a halt to the Swans momentum, taking a mark in defence.
Q2 13:00 - Ablett leads and marks 40m from goal. He lines up and kicks a point.
Q2 11:45 - Sydney's pressure on the midfield is forcing errors from the Blues.
Q2 10:30 - K Thornton marks the ball 45m from goal. He plants it onto the boot and kicks his first goal of his career. Sydney have hit the lead.
Q2 09:00 - Fevola runs in from 40m, he kicks, but it drifts to the left of the posts. Behind.
Q2 08:30 - Stevens threads the eye of a needle, as Fevola takes an overhead mark.
Q2 07:45 - Wiggins has been reported for head high contact on Roberts-Thomson.
Q2 06:30 - Moore grabs the ball, kicks around his body and goals. Sydney are within a point.
Q2 05:00 - Wiggins clashes with Roberts-Thomson. The umpire lets it go.
Q2 03:30 - Kreuzer marks the ball, he plays on, but it is a terrible kick at goal, as it sneaks in for a behind.
Q2 03:00 - The Blues force a turnover in Sydney's forward line. The Blues are away.
Q2 01:15 - Waite is held onto 35m from goal. He is given a free kick. The kick does not turn enough as it goes through for a behind.
Q2 00:00 - The ball is bounced as we start play for the second quarter.
Q1 30:35 - Quarter time at the SCG and the Blues hang onto a 5 point lead.
Q1 30:34 - Barlow marks the ball 20m from goal. He goes back and kicks a goal after the siren.
Q1 29:00 - Sydney have one last opportunity to score.
Q1 27:30 - The Swans jump on Cloke as he plays on, but he is able to get a handball away just in time.
Q1 25:45 - Cloke marks the ball in the middle of the ground as he hoists the kick high.
Q1 24:30 - Brett Thornton makes another skill error. He is having a nightmare of a day.
Q1 23:00 - Judd has had 8 possessions, which has called for Kirk to try to shut him down.
Q1 21:45 - Judd marks the ball 45m from goal. His kick is a beauty as it sails through for goal.
Q1 20:00 - A poor kick by B Thornton, ends up with Mattner who slams it through for a goal.
Q1 18:45 - Betts marks the ball 30m from goal. He lines it up but puts it behind the post.
Q1 17:30 - Fevola marks the ball in the pocket, 40m from goal. He kicks the ball into the post.
Q1 16:00 - The Blues are starting to get on top, holding a 9 point lead.
Q1 14:45 - Houlihan grabs the ball 10m from goal, kicks around the body and goals!
Q1 13:00 - Fevola marks the ball on the boundary line, 45m from goal. He runs in and kicks a goal.
Q1 10:45 - Brett Thornton's miskick in defence ends up in a turnover. Lucky for him, the Blues get it back.
Q1 09:00 - The Blues midfield is struggling under the Sydney style of play.
Q1 07:15 - Fevola runs over the Jolly mark, giving away a 50m penalty. He swears at the umpire giving away another 50m penalty. Jolly kicks an easy goal.
Q1 05:30 - Gibbs marks the ball 47m from goal. He runs in and kicks the ball for a point.
Q1 04:15 - Betts gives off the handpass to Hadley, who kicks from 25m, but kicks it to the right.
Q1 03:00 - Fevola pulls the shot, to sneak it in for a point.
Q1 02:45 - Judd spots Fevola on the lead, as he marks it, 30m from goal.
Q1 01:30 - The Blues recover, as Waite feeds the ball to Fevola, but falls just short.
Q1 00:45 - Sydney get the ball out of the centre.
Q1 00:02 - The ball is bounced and we are under way.
Q1 00:01 - One late change for Sydney with Hall out, being replaced by Ablett. Carlton as per selected team.
Q1 00:00 - Welcome to the SCG for the clash between Sydney and Carlton.

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Swans outlast Blues
By Steve Orme at the SCG, Sportal
Sydney has continue its recent dominance over Carlton scoring a convincing 17-point win at a sun drenched SCG on Saturday.

Sporting replicas of the guernsey worn in the club's 1909 VFL Grand Final triumph over the Blues, the Swans weathered an early storm before dominating the middle quarters to post a 12.12 (84) to 9.13 (67) victory in front of 30,834 fans.

Jarrad McVeigh starred for the home side who made it 12-straight wins over the Blues, kicking three goals and winning a points decision over Chris Judd in a best-on-ground display.

While McVeigh was a clear standout, the Swans shared the spoils in the absence of Barry Hall (groin) with nine players chipping in with majors in what was a trademark team performance.

It wasn't pretty for the Blues who had no answer for Sydney's stifling brand of footy, backing up their shock loss to Essendon with an uninspired display.

Eddie Betts was a shining light for the visitors booting three majors at critical stages, but his efforts were not enough to get his side home.

Judd (30 possessions, one goal) was brilliant early but failed thereafter to have his usual impact, while Brendon Fevola had a quiet afternoon kicking 1.4.

Despite their obvious dominance in the first term - the Blues enjoyed 54 possessions more than the Swans - the visitors' lead was a slender five points at the first change as both sides traded three majors.

It was more of the same to start the second term as the Blues continually squandered their opportunities, and the Swans made the most of Carlton's generosity kicking all four goals to take a handy 14-point buffer into the main break.

Jarred Moore and debutant Kristin Thornton did the early damage before McVeigh kicked two majors in as many minutes to hand his side their first lead of the afternoon.

McVeigh also did a terrific job on Judd in the second term - the Carlton superstar responsible for three uncharacteristic turnovers in quick succession - as the hosts began to dictate terms.

The Swans should have extended their lead further as Jude Bolton, Ted Richards, Luke Ablett and Ed Barlow all missed kickable chances in the first five minutes.

Marc Murphy's major threatened to spark something for the Blues but it only served to spark the Swans who answered with three straight to stretch their lead beyond five goals.

Late majors to Eddie Betts and Cameron Cloke trimmed the deficit to 19 points at the final change to keep the Blues in the contest.

Betts opened the scoring in the final term to cut the deficit to three goals but it was not to be for the Blues, who last tasted victory in Sydney way back in 1993.

Sydney v Carlton details18april
SYDNEY: 3.0, 7.2, 10.7, 12.12 (84)
CARLTON: 3.5, 3.12, 6.12, 9.13 (67)

GOALS: Sydney:McVeigh 3, Jolly, Mattner, Barlow, Moore, Thornton, White, Bird, Jude Bolton, Ablett,
Carlton:Betts 3, Fevola, Houlihan, Judd, Murphy, Cloke, Simpson,
BEST: Sydney:McVeigh, Jude Bolton, Jolly, Shaw, Mattner,
Carlton: Betts, Judd, Gibbs,
INJURIES: Sydney:Nil
Carlton:Nil
REPORTS:Nil
CHANGES: Sydney forward Barry Hall succumbed to the groin strain that has plagued him in the opening rounds and was replaced in the starting line-up by Luke Ablett.
UMPIRES: McBurney, Margetts, Stevic,
CROWD: 30.834 at the SCG
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